A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1153475 Details
Epoch: 53 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1153592 epoch_slot_no: 8792 block_no: 1153420 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1205 time: 2018-06-17 22:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x42f78b591c725ab31c0792f07d625ed9b3d3e76a68b1945d8aaa53ee5f58d534Block Operator
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